Christopher R. church

Christopher R. Church

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Raleigh, NC 27613

919-***-**** (Mobile)

Email: ******.*****@*******.***

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Objective To utilize my commitment to effective communication and efficient processes within the medical field, along with my experience in business development and clinical operations management, to serve as the driving force for the introduction of new products and services into the healthcare field

Experience

10/2007-06/2009 American Institute of Clinical Research, LLC Raleigh, NC

Director of Site Development/Principal Partner

Business Development

• Assembled market research to identify trends in clinical research and biopharma

• Developed and introduced presentations for promotion of the company’s purpose and vision

• Identified qualified physicians and private practices with patient populations to support multi-therapeutic clinical research studies

• Developed relationships with approximately 60 physicians representing an array of specialties

• Secured roughly 25 clinical trial contracts for studies within various therapeutic areas

• Assisted in the development of NIH-funded medical device clinical trial protocol

• Established a platform for physician-initiated clinical research

• Developed and implemented specific recruitment plans and strategies for a variety of clinical settings including private practices and hospital settings

• Established and implemented external advertising campaigns specific to target patient populations

Proposal and Budget Development

• Reviewed Request for Proposal (RFPs) to identify feasibility for clinical trial implementation

• Developed and negotiated proposed budgets, and Clinical Trial Agreements with Pharma, Biotech, and Clinical Research Organizations

• Negotiated, invoiced, tracked, and reconciled payments for both vendors and clients

• Designed and maintain database for financial A/R and A/P tracking process

• Compiled and presented study status updates, projected growth, revenue forecasting, and specific quarterly improvement goals to executive management

Management

• Identified, prioritized, and drove timelines for the simultaneous implementation of up to 8 clinical trials within varying stages of development

• Maintained regulatory compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines and IRB oversight

• Created and implemented Standard Operating Procedures

• Conducted multiple-phase interviews for prospective staff members

• Trained and mentored numerous coordinators and administrative staff

04/2007-10/2007 American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness, LLC Raleigh, NC

Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

• Coordinated a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data

• Coordinate and perform study specific regulatory processes across multiple studies of different therapeutic areas and phases, in accordance to appropriate regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and study specific protocols/plans and processes.

12/2006-04/2007 Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness Raleigh, NC

Exercise Specialist

• Initiated Physician-referred physical rehabilitation program

• Implemented Phase III Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Education

08/2003-12/2006 East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Performance Greenville, NC

Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sports Science

• Related Coursework

-Anatomy - Molecular Chemistry -Biomechanics

-Physiology - Structural Kinesiology -Physics

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